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Fox News
21-05-2025
- Fox News
Father of NC college student 'furious' after career criminal allegedly kills daughter in USC house burglary
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The father of a North Carolina college student who was shot in a "random" burglary earlier this month while she was staying with University of South Carolina students for the weekend was "furious" when he learned of the suspect's lengthy criminal history. Logan Federico, a 22-year-old aspiring teacher from Waxhaw, was visiting friends at USC in Columbia, South Carolina, and staying at a house on Cypress Street on the evening of May 2 through May 3. In the early morning hours of May 3, suspect Alexander Dickey, a 30-year-old "career criminal," entered the home in the early morning, stole several credit and debit cards and fatally shot Logan in what Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook described as a "random" crime during a May 5 press conference. "She was supposed to go down the night before, and plans got canceled … so she decided to do it on a Friday," Logan's father, Stephen Federico, told Fox News Digital. "That's the thing that's just gut-wrenching. She wasn't even supposed to be there. She was supposed to be home Friday." On Saturday afternoon, Logan's mother, Melissa Federico, was at home cooking when two officers showed up at her door to tell her the news that Logan had been shot dead in Columbia. Stephen had been golfing with friends when his wife called. "Then, I heard … the screams from my wife on the phone and … she didn't want to tell me that, and I had to kind of pull it out of her," Stephen recalled. "And she finally said Logan's gone, and I said, 'What do you mean gone?' She said dead. And that moment, I had no reaction. I was in shock." He described his feelings upon learning that Logan had been shot as "a kick in the stomach" and "a panic." When he learned through local news that Dickey was a career criminal with nearly 40 prior arrests across different North Carolina counties, he felt "furious." "That was shocking. Absolutely shocking," he said. "I got a name, but obviously, I didn't get a lot of information. They were still investigating the whole background. They told me he was a career criminal. We referred him to something else. It is what it is — that's the way I feel. But yeah, it was a shock that he was actually out on the streets." Logan had been studying at Central Piedmont Community College and working two jobs at the time of her death. She had aspirations to attend a four-year college and become a teacher after she developed a love of kids while babysitting her neighbors over the summer. Federico described her personality as "electric … outgoing, personable, infectious." "Huge heart," he said. "Somebody that cared intensely about people that would go out of her way to make somebody feel included and find the people that felt excluded and make sure she pulled them in." In the early morning hours of May 3, Dickey drove a stolen vehicle into the neighborhood and parked the car on Cypress Street, seemingly at random, according to Columbia police. He allegedly broke into one home and stole the keys to another vehicle and a firearm. He then broke into the home where Federico was staying, police said. There, Dickey allegedly stole several credit cards, saw Federico sleeping in one of the rooms in the house and fatally shot her with the stolen firearm. Authorities responded to the residence around 11 a.m., when Federico was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound. Columbia police described Logan as "a true victim and not an intended target." The next day, Dickey went on a "shopping spree" using the stolen credit cards in West Columbia, and the stolen vehicle he was using broke down in Saluda County, police said. He allegedly called a tow truck to have the stolen vehicle transported to a residence in Gaston. Authorities began tracking Dickey as a person of interest and responded to the residence in Gaston on May 3. He allegedly fled the home when they arrived, and officials spent the remainder of Saturday searching for him. Around 4 p.m. on May 4, a Gaston resident reported seeing a man, later identified as Dickey, emerge from the woods and steal a car. He wrecked the stolen car and fled on foot to the initial Gaston residence law enforcement had responded to the day before and forced his way inside the home. Authorities surrounded the residence and ordered him to emerge, at which point Dickey allegedly tried to set fire to the home. Lexington County Sheriff's Office deputies detained him at the residence. "We're gonna get this guy. I'll see to it." Federico said his daughter's murder robbed the world of a kind person who loved to help others — and robbed the children who would have been Logan's future students of a great teacher. Last week, Dickey appeared in court for a bond hearing. Federico and other family members attended the hearing. He said it was important to him to show up for Logan, and he will continue to do so until his daughter gets justice. The grieving father also thanked Columbia police for their quick work in tracking down and arresting Dickey, calling two officers in particular his "friends." "These officers down there, wow. Superheros." "They're now my friends. All of them are," he said. "Just special people. Really special people. They found their calling." Dickey is charged with murder, two counts of first-degree burglary, two counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, two counts of grand larceny, grand larceny of a motor vehicle, three counts of financial transaction card theft. He was given a probation sentence for a burglary charge in 2023, which was reduced for compliance. His next court appearance is scheduled for July 25. He faces life in prison for the charges filed against him in Lexington County. Dickey's attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Toronto Sun
12-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Killer accused of shooting co-ed, allegedly used her credit cards for 'shopping spree:' Cops
Logan Federico, 22, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, who was allegedly gunned down by a man with a lengthy rap sheet who broke into the rental home she was staying in and fled the scene with her credit cards. Photo by Stephen Federico / Facebook A college student was executed in her sleep by a gunman who allegedly broke into her home and shot her to death, before going on a 'shopping spree' with her credit cards, police said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Logan Federico, 22, of Waxhaw, N.C., was visiting friends in Columbia, S.C., on May 3 when an assailant broke into the rental home she was staying in. He shot and killed the young woman and fled the scene with her credit cards, the Columbia Police Department alleged during a press conference. 'She was asleep,' police chief Skip Holbrook said, calling her a 'true victim, a helpless victim.' Alexander Dickey, 30, allegedly went on a shopping spree the following day using Federico's credit cards, according to authorities. He was busted shortly after allegedly stealing a car, and driving into a residence, cops said. Federico worked two jobs while studying at South Piedmont Community College, and had plans to transfer to the College of Charleston with aspirations of becoming a teacher, her father, Stephen Federico, told WIS . The heartbroken dad shared that his daughter was known for her bubbly personality, work ethic and love of Taylor Swift. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'We texted the night she got there to make sure she was safe,' her dad told the outlet, explaining that the family had a Wednesday night tradition where he would send a text that read, 'Goodnight, I love you, I'm going to bed,' and everyone would respond. 'I'm still waiting for hers,' he said. RECOMMENDED VIDEO During the press conference, Stephen issued seething words to Logan's alleged killer. 'The message I wanted to send to Dickey, who (allegedly) took my daughter's life — this is from her: 'You can't kill my spirit. You might be able to kill my body, my physical [body] but you cannot kill my love that my family and friends shared with me.'' Booking photo of Alexander Dickey. (Lexington County Detention Center) Photo by Lexington County Detention Center Dickey faces numerous charges including murder, burglary, weapons possession and credit card theft. None of those allegations have been tested in court. Police said he also had convictions for robbery, grand larceny, and resisting arrest. Held at the Lexington County Detention Center, Dickey, who was denied bond, is set to appear in court on Tuesday. Read More Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs Editorial Cartoons Toronto & GTA World
Daily Mail
12-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Career criminal goes on a 'shopping spree' with stolen credit cards after murdering college girl
A career criminal charged with killing a young aspiring teacher went on a 'shopping spree' with stolen credit cards after callously shooting her. Alexander Dickey, 30, was arrested on May 4 after he went on a violent rampage that included theft, grand larceny, arson, and murder. Police said Dickey kicked off his crime spree by breaking into a home on Cypress Street in Columbia, South Carolina, and killing college student Logan Federico, 22, who was found dead in her friend's home after visiting for the weekend. However, instead of handing himself in, suspect Dickey decided to go on what police described as a shopping 'spree', buying himself various items with the credit cards he stole during his night of crime. It's unclear if he specifically stole Federico's cards. Dickey drove to 'various' different retail stores, splurging victims' money, and he was finally apprehended and arrested for his crimes two days later. The suspect's scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday for a bond hearing. Federico - who had dreams of becoming an educator - and her friends were out the night before and returned home to Cypress Street before 3am, according to the Columbia Police Department. Dickey allegedly first broke into another home on the residential neighborhood street and stole several items, including a gun, which cops said he used to shoot Federico in the chest as he broke into her friend's home shortly after. He stole wallets and credit cards from the scene and then fled in a stolen car, investigators claim. A multi-agency manhunt including the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, the Columbia Police Department, and the Lexington County Sheriff's Office was launched to track down the alleged killer. Dickey was not caught for almost two days after Federico's body was found, until he was captured setting fire to another home in Gaston, during the evening of May 4. Dickey allegedly forced his way into the home before a tense standoff with cops outside the home led him to set the property on fire. Authorities said Dickey's known as a repeat violent offender with past convictions, including for assault, and now faces a slew of charges, including murder and robbery, related to his alleged multi-day spree. Dickey was initially hospitalized after the house fire before he was booked into the Lexington County Detention Center. Tributes poured in for Federico as she was identified as the victim of the home invasion shooting, with her father Steven holding a heartbreaking press conference.
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Tragic final text of Taylor Swift superfan Logan Federico, 22, before being ‘executed by serial criminal' as she slept
She failed to show up for shifts at a bar where she was working, sparking concern FAMILY HEARTACHE Tragic final text of Taylor Swift superfan Logan Federico, 22, before being 'executed by serial criminal' as she slept Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TAYLOR Swift superfan sent a tragic final message to her boss before being shot dead while she was sleeping. Logan Federico, an aspiring teacher, was with pals at a rental home before being killed on May 3. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Logan Federico, 22, was killed when staying at a rental home Credit: Facebook 3 Alexander Dickey has been charged with murder Credit: Richland County Alexander Dickey, a serial criminal, allegedly broke into the property and opened fire. He is also accused of stealing her credit cards and going on a spending spree. Federico, 22, worked at a bar in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the manager Jeff Reed revealed he last saw her on April 25. 'The last words of her to me were I love you,' he told the NBC affiliate WIS-TV. Reed recalled Federico would often say the three-word phrase to him. The text that Federico sent to her boss was one of the final messages she sent before she was killed, according to her dad Stephen. Federico failed to show up for any further shifts at the bar. Reed paid a glowing tribute to his former staffer, recalling that she had a smile on her face 99% of the time. 'It was easy to come in here and not feel deflated when she was working' he said. 'She greeted you. She wanted to know how you're doing in life.' Federico's last shift at the bar came just days before she was found dead. She was found with a gunshot wound in her chest in the home located in Columbia, South Carolina. Cops revealed Dickey, 30, went into Federico's room and shot her. He is accused of driving away from the home in a stolen car before the motor ended up breaking down. Cops homed in on Dickey to a home in Lexington County before he fled on foot, sparking a manhunt. He allegedly then broke into another property and set it alight before being arrested. Cops revealed that Federico was randomly murdered and said she wasn't the intended target. The last words of her to me were I love you Jeff Reed Federico's family said the Swift superfan was taken 'far too soon.' 'A big personality in every room, Logan was fun, fierce, and full of heart—just like her favorite Taylor Swift anthem, '22' (which she insisted was written just for her),' they said in a GoFundMe post. Stephen described her as a 'spicy' individual, as reported by the ABC affiliate WACH-TV. He also shared an Instagram post that said: My daughter knows I have her back and I know she has mine. 'BIG PERSONALITY' 'I didn't raise a princess, I raised a warrior.' Stephen revealed he's still waiting for Federico to reply back to his text message that said: 'I love you.' And, he had a defiant message to his daughter's alleged killer. 'The message I wanted to send to Dickey, who took my daughter's life — this is from her: 'You can't kill my spirit,' he said in a press conference. 'You might be able to kill my body … but you cannot kill my love that my family and friends shared with me.' Federico was planning on studying at the College of Charleston in South Carolina in her pursuit to become a teacher. Meanwhile, Dickey has been charged with murder, burglary, credit card theft and weapons possession. He had previously been convicted of robbery and grand larceny.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Tragic final text of Taylor Swift superfan Logan Federico, 22, before being ‘executed by serial criminal' as she slept
A TAYLOR Swift superfan sent a tragic final message to her boss before being shot dead while she was sleeping. Logan Federico, an aspiring teacher, was with pals at a rental home before being killed on May 3. 3 3 Alexander Dickey, a serial criminal, allegedly broke into the property and opened fire. He is also accused of stealing her credit cards and going on a spending spree. Federico, 22, worked at a bar in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the manager Jeff Reed revealed he last saw her on April 25. 'The last words of her to me were I love you,' he told the NBC affiliate WIS-TV. Reed recalled Federico would often say the three-word phrase to him. The text that Federico sent to her boss was one of the final messages she sent before she was killed, according to her dad Stephen. Federico failed to show up for any further shifts at the bar. Reed paid a glowing tribute to his former staffer, recalling that she had a smile on her face 99% of the time. 'It was easy to come in here and not feel deflated when she was working' he said. 'She greeted you. She wanted to know how you're doing in life.' Federico's last shift at the bar came just days before she was found dead. She was found with a gunshot wound in her chest in the home located in Columbia, South Carolina. Cops revealed Dickey, 30, went into Federico's room and shot her. He is accused of driving away from the home in a stolen car before the motor ended up breaking down. Cops homed in on Dickey to a home in Lexington County before he fled on foot, sparking a manhunt. He allegedly then broke into another property and set it alight before being arrested. Cops revealed that Federico was randomly murdered and said she wasn't the intended target. Federico's family said the Swift superfan was taken 'far too soon.' 'A big personality in every room, Logan was fun, fierce, and full of heart—just like her favorite Taylor Swift anthem, '22' (which she insisted was written just for her),' they said in a GoFundMe post. Stephen described her as a 'spicy' individual, as reported by the ABC affiliate WACH-TV. He also shared an Instagram post that said: My daughter knows I have her back and I know she has mine. 'BIG PERSONALITY' 'I didn't raise a princess, I raised a warrior.' Stephen revealed he's still waiting for Federico to reply back to his text message that said: 'I love you.' And, he had a defiant message to his daughter's alleged killer. 'The message I wanted to send to Dickey, who took my daughter's life — this is from her: 'You can't kill my spirit,' he said in a press conference. 'You might be able to kill my body … but you cannot kill my love that my family and friends shared with me.' Federico was planning on studying at the College of Charleston in South Carolina in her pursuit to become a teacher. Meanwhile, Dickey has been charged with murder, burglary, credit card theft and weapons possession. He had previously been convicted of robbery and grand larceny.
